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As a therapist I have only one rule: you are not allowed to die. On this podcast I will answer questions about therapy, mental health, coaching, or anything else folks want to pick my brain about. I b... more
FAQs about Not Allowed to Die:How many episodes does Not Allowed to Die have?The podcast currently has 200 episodes available.
November 19, 2025When your suicidal client wants a gun....In this episode Mariska and I talk about how to assess the risk when a client who has long term suicidal ideation is talking about acquiring a gun to potentially end their life. If discussions of suicide are triggering for you it would be best to skip this episode. ...more21minPlay
November 12, 2025Should we stay in the moment if the moment sucks?In this episode Mariska and I discuss the idea of staying in the moment, but should we do that if this is not a good moment for us? ...more20minPlay
October 28, 2025How to effectively interrupt ignoranceIn this episode Mariska and I explore my failure to effectively interrupt an ignorant view point that was expressed by one of my favorite people, and how you can do it better, by using the PALS strategy. ...more20minPlay
October 21, 2025Is conversion therapy free speech?in this episode Mariska and I discuss conversion therapy and how therapists support clients who have internal conflict over queerness....more22minPlay
October 07, 2025How long until my partner heals enough for intimacy ?In this episode Mariska and I explore the dilemma of patience with the desire for intimacy with a partner that his healing. How long must you wait and how can you support the healing, especially when they are not open to therapy?...more19minPlay
September 22, 2025Religious Trauma with Ann RussoMariska and I learn about religious trauma and how it is treated from Ann Russo. Really a fun conversation. Her website is: Home - Ann RussoHer practice website for other clinicians: AMR Therapy...more45minPlay
September 16, 2025Can a therapist condone violence?In this episode Mariska and I talk about grappling with the dilemma of different world views about when violence could be understood and supported and how those views can impact clients. ...more18minPlay
September 02, 2025Just because they left, it doesn't mean you are "too much"In this episode Mariska and I explore battling negative self-talk when people reject you after you share your struggles. ...more17minPlay
August 19, 2025An exploration of hypnotherapy, NLP, and performance coaching with Dr. BramanteMariska and I were delighted to welcome on our first guest in quite some time. Dr. Albert Bramante talks about how hypnotherapy works, explains Neuro Liguistic Programing (NLP), and how those concepts fit in with performance coaching. ...more41minPlay
August 13, 2025How to interrupt catastrophizingWhen the dominos are falling in your brain and you are convinced everything good is going away, how do you slow down and realize this is just catastrophic thinking? Mariksa and I unpack that and how to start to believe in your value if you grew up with trauma in this episode. ...more21minPlay
FAQs about Not Allowed to Die:How many episodes does Not Allowed to Die have?The podcast currently has 200 episodes available.